The 105-kilometer route, which ran through the Parque Metropolitano de Santiago, the largest urban park in Latin America, and ended at the Plaza de la Aviación in the center, took him 2 hours, 53 minutes and 38 seconds of land.

Adèle Normand led the Canadian team from end to end in this race – which had one of the seven laps interrupted due to morning rain – and was ultimately just 2 minutes and 33 seconds behind American Lauren Stephens, who won gold.

“It was a bit tactical, the other teams were really watching each other… Quickly I was alone for the Canadian team, so I tried to watch every move and burn myself little by little,” explained the 21-year-old -old athlete who kept returning to the chasing group for three laps.

Adèle Normand, considered a good mountaineer, also said that she drew part of her motivation from the crowds that were numerous along the route. “In the last round I saw a Quebec flag and said to myself: OK, I’m back in the game. Every lap I saw a Canadian flag and heard my name, it was really good. »

Within the Canadian team, which was reduced to three runners following the withdrawal of Alberta’s Ngaire Barraclough for health reasons, Ontario’s Ruby West was second fastest. His time of 3 hours was enough for 21st place.

The road race was Team Canada’s final cycling event at the Pan American Games in Santiago.

“You had to be in the right place at the right time, but I’m happy with the way I ran. I have the level! I also realize that I need to work on some things, more on technical things and teamwork, but we had less opportunities for that today [dimanche]. The form was there! »Adèle Normand told Sportcom.